Abstract
This paper examined the impact of insecurity on the academic performance of SSII students in the public secondary schools in Imo State. Three research questions were used the design of the study was descriptive survey design. The study sought to identify factors responsible for insecurity in the public secondary schools. The population comprised of all the 296 senior secondary schools in Imo State educational zones, made up of 569 SS Students. A sample size of 113 respondents which is 20% of the total population was used. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the sample. A-38-item questionnaire was constructed and used for data collection. Mean score statistics was used for data analysis. The instrument was validated by three experts in educational management at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The instruments were administered with the help of the SSII teachers in each school. The findings showed causes of insecurity which includes; terrorists attacks, lack of perimeter fence, fighting by host communities, peer influence attack by hoodlums.. Also poor academic performance, destruction of school properties, closure of schools are some consequences of insecurity. Recommendations were made by the researcher.

Keywords
Insecurity, Senior Secondary, Academic Performance, Public Secondary School, SSII Students.